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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.51 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.51 and 130.11 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.51 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.51 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.51 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 44,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433.22/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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